Semantic data and knowledge managementfor chemicals and materials-based industries
Accelerate innovation with semantic data and knowledge integration
Stay ahead in a digital world with our unique science- and analytics-based knowledge management framework. At Semantic Materials we work alongside you to develop bespoke solutions or collaborate as part of our consortium.
- Science-based knowledge management
- Dedicated materials-science ontology
- Express complex materials science concepts
- Integrate data across domains
- Capture corporate knowledge

Solutions for you
Our team and partner organisations work closely with you to determine the best way to unlock the full potential of your corporate knowledge and data. We provide complete consultancy services tailored to meet your needs and support your journey to be a more digitally connected organisation.
Collaborate with materials science experts
Semantic Materials coordinates experts in materials science, physics, chemistry, computer science and applied philosophy to develop cutting-edge ontologies for research and industry applications. From materials characterization to battery research and additive manufacturing, we partner with you to help shape the future of industry-standard ontologies.

News and events
Semantic Materials Workshop 2025
Announcing Semantic Materials Workshop 2025. The next event in this series will take place on Monday 10 November 2025.
Monday 10 November, 2025
MSE2026 Abstract deadline approaching fast
Gerhard Goldbeck is co-organising two symposia at MSE2026. Have you submitted your abstract yet?
29 September–1 October 2026
Semantic Data Management Maturity Survey Report
This report is a first evaluation of initial responses received for the Semantic Data Management Maturity Assessment Service survey
Our industrial consortium
Join forces with specialists and industrial partners and keep up to date with the latest semantic technology advances as part of our industrial consortium
find out moreOntologies and semantics
Our complete solutions and custom ontologies organise and connect all your data, so you can make smarter business decisions and drive innovation
find out moreSemantic tech for materials industries
Our solutions seamlessly integrate with your existing systems to provide powerful tools for data analysis, knowledge management, and more. Semantic Materials’ systems take into account the multi-perspective nature of chemicals and materials R&D
Work with us
With our individual solutions and the industrial consortium, we work with organisations and experts in computer science and analytical philosophy, and partner with leading organisations in semantic technologies. Semantic Materials is committed to ensuring that chemicals and materials industries benefit from the opportunities of semantic technologies
Our expertise
The core team of Semantic Materials are authors of the EMMO ontology and have many years of experience working on collaborative projects, leading consortia and consulting with industry. We work across chemicals and materials science, physics, and engineering, and are ready to support the conceptualisation of materials innovation challenges
